1520s German Woman’s Bügeltasche (frame purse)
This style of framed leather purse was worn by German women of most classes in the first half of the…
Category Leatherwork
AS with several other crafts, I did a lot of leatherwork at one time, then stopped to focus on other things before taking it up again. Recently, I’ve done more teaching than making, so I have few projects to show. Some items might also be listed under Dress Accessories (eg belts, shoes, purses).
14th century Leather Needle-case
A small leather case for holding pins or needles, with impressed and stamped decoration, based on several extant examples. I’ve…
13th century Man’s Purse
A man’s drawstring purse, the most common style in the 13th century. I made this purse as part of a…
13th century Belt with Pewter Mounts
I wanted to make a belt for a friend, as part of a new set of 13th century English clothing.…
15th century Spectacles Case
A surprise gift for a friend - a leather case for his 15th century spectacles.
My friend Maelgwyn had ordered a set of prescription spectacles in 15th century style, with a wooden frame.
Medieval Money Purse
A simple drawstring purse with fingerloop drawstrings, of a style in use throughout the middle ages to hold coins and…
14th century Penner
My first attempt at leather casework – a medieval penner with tooled heraldic design. Cases made of stiff leather were…
1560s Elizabethan Leather Jerkin
A man’s 16th century jerkin, in slashed and pinked leather, based on an extant example in the Museum of London.…
Elizabethan Glove Favour
A single glove with embroidered cuff, made in the style of the late Elizabethan gloves. I made this for my…
15th century Man’s Purse
A simple interpretation of a man’s ring purse from the 1470s. I made this purse for Jan, my apprentice at…
1520s ‘Cranach’ style Shoes
A pair of early 16th century shoes for a noble German woman. Although I had made myself some simple Tudor…